Fragrance comparison

Amber Molecule vs First

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 26 Oct 2026 3,505 ratings analysed

Amber Molecule

The Perfumer's Story by Azzi

3.6822 votes

Rank #52,964 PowderyAmber

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18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #929 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amber Molecule
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amber Molecule1/5

First3/5

Ratings & consensus: First
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber Molecule
Sillage & projection: First
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: First

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Amber MoleculeThe Perfumer's Story by Azzi

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerFirstRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

27%Like

18%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,483 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmber Molecule

SillageFirst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber90%

iris80%

white floral70%

woody60%

musky50%

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AmberOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

Rock roseTuberose

Base

Powdery NotesMuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAmber, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose. Durations are only published for First, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer56

Fall67

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night66

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,964

PerfumerAzzi Glasser

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#929

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Molecule by The Perfumer's Story by Azzi offers a soft, skin-hugging warmth built around powdery amber and clean white florals. Designed by perfumer Azzi Glasser, this scent creates an intimate, comforting aura. It fits quiet autumn afternoons and cosy cashmere sweaters, appealing to those who appreciate delicat…

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First by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber Molecule or First?

First takes 3 of 5 categories. Amber Molecule is rated 3.68/5 from 22 votes; First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes. Choose Amber Molecule for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Molecule or First?

Amber Molecule lasts longest (Amber Molecule 77/100, First 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Molecule or First?

First projects furthest (First 64/100, Amber Molecule 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Molecule and First smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Amber, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose.

Is Amber Molecule or First better for summer or winter?

Amber Molecule suits evening wear; First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Molecule and First?

Amber Molecule has top notes of Amber, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Rock rose and Tuberose, a base of Powdery Notes, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber.